Carpenter (Temporary) – 22CUPE121

The Upper Grand District School Board’s 3,000 plus dedicated teaching and support staff provide student success to over 35,000 students who attend our 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin. The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River within The Haldimand Tract.

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Employee Health and Wellness at wellness@ ugdsb.on.ca

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.

The Upper Grand District School Board invites qualified applicants for this full time, temporary position to start as soon as possible.

LOCATION: Assignments to all areas maintained by the UGDSB

HOURLY RATE: $27.38 per hour

HOURS: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day); Monday through Friday

START DATE: Estimated start date is as soon as possible. This temporary position is for up to three months with the possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Carry out maintenance work

· Make alterations and additions to Board building including cabinet work, furniture repair, concrete repair, drywall applications and finishing,

· Repair/replace commercial doors, locks, windows and caulking, floor and ceiling tile installation and repair

· Maintain and install of accessibility components including door operators, grab bars and construction of ramps to meet accessibility and OBC requirements

· Perform roof leak investigation and minor repairs

· Installation of blackboards, white boards and coat racks

· Work from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial platforms

· Design, Build and install millwork including countertops and maintenance of millwork

· Minor painting, staining and finishing

· Comply with all requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, WHMIS, and Board Policies

· Identify and report repair needs and safety issues encountered at Board facilities

· Perform Type I and/or II asbestos work if qualified

· Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in planning projects and quoting work

· Availability to work on call for after-hours emergency work

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyman from the Province of Ontario in carpentry

· 2-5+ years of relevant work experience

· Ability to maintain a work schedule with minimum supervision

· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

· Passion for a positive customer service experience with staff, students, and the public

· Willingness and demonstrated ability to perform all requirements of the position

· Current Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle

· Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations as well as the WHMIS program

· Ability to prioritize tasks and continually assess risks

PREFERRED SKILLS:

· Familiarity with a computerized work order system

· Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using one of the methods below; please include work-related references and supporting educational and/or training documentation; specify ‘Job Code 22CUPE121’ in the subject line, no later than 4:00pm on Friday, January 6th, 2023.

Mail:

HR - Upper Grand District School Board

Attn: Human Resources, Recruitment

500 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON, N1E 6K2

Email: cupe.jobs@ ugdsb.on.ca(PDF format preferred)

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Employee Health and Wellness at wellness @ugdsb.on.ca

The successful external candidate will be required to produce an original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to the commencement of employment. The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information, refer to the UGDSB’s Criminal Record Check requirements.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $27.38 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-03

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